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About the spine do i need spindle fluid drained?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: spinal fluid provides nutrition to the nerves. It is a normal part of you body

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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